Ch28

• 1.Extraoral & intraoral Photgraphy (expanded function):
• -redying your camera
• -redying your patient
• -Taking photographs
• 2.Soft Tissue Examination (expanded function)
• -patient preparation
• -extraoral features
• -cervical lymph nodes
• -temporomandibular joint
• -indications of oral habits
• -interior of lips
• -oral mucosa & tongue
• -floor of mouth

• -Escort the patient to the clinical area for examination process
• -Follow routine protocol for procedure
• -Sit patient, draped with patient "napkin" & positon for dentist to begin examination

• -Class I: Decay diagnosed in pits & fissures of occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars
• -Class II: On proximal (mesial & distal) surfaces of premolars & molars.
• -Class III: Proximal surfaces of incisors & canines
• -Class IV: Proximal surfaces of incisors & canines
• -Class V: Gingival third of facial or lingual surface of tooth.
• -Class VI: Incisal edges of anterior teeth & cusp tips of posterior teeth.

• -Anatomic are illustrations that resemble actual crown & root of tooth.
• -Geometric- a circle represents a tooth.

• -Red: used for existing problems
• -Black: Teratment that has been completed

A periodontal probe is used to measure the sulcus and its marked with red.

• It requires the use of visual assesment & palpation.
• To detect any abnormalities in head, neck area of patient.

To have available the diagnostic tool used to present the case. Dentist should have readied patinet chart, radiographs, diagnostic casts, treatment plans.